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The rice harvest season is the most beautiful time of the year to explore the beauty of rice fields in Vietnam. This journey not only offers enchanting landscapes but also provides an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in local culture and enjoy regional specialties. Don't miss the rice harvest tour with attractive offers from Nvktravel.com, set off now to fully enjoy the golden season in the Northwest.
The timing of the rice harvest varies by region, so you need to choose the right time to have the most complete experiences as follows:
Not only famous for its historical sites, Dien Bien and Lai Chau also boast stunning ripe rice fields.
The rice harvest season in Dien Bien is from late September to mid-October
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When it comes to the rice harvest season, the Northwest is always a top destination with its majestic terraced fields stretching across the mountains.
Sapa has ripe rice earlier than other regions. From late August to mid-September is the best time to capture photos of the rice harvest on the terraced fields in Ta Van, Lao Chai, and Ban Ho.
Not only the Northwest, the North Central region also has stunning terraced fields.
Below is a suggested itinerary for you to explore the vibrant rice harvest season at famous landmarks in the Northwest and North Central regions.
With a 4-day itinerary, the rice harvest tour will be arranged as follows:
Rice harvest tour in the Northwest
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Starting the journey from Hanoi, you will pass through beautiful winding roads, crossing Khau Pha Pass – one of the four majestic mountain passes of Vietnam. Mu Cang Chai will welcome you with its overlapping terraced fields in La Pan Tan and Che Cu Nha,
Goodbye Mu Cang Chai, you will arrive in Y Ty – a land in the clouds, where the golden rice fields blend with the fluffy white clouds. Taking photos here will surely give you picture-perfect moments.
Travel to Hoang Su Phi – the most famous terraced rice paradise in Vietnam. Ban Phung and Ban Luoc will leave you in awe with the pristine and peaceful scenery of the rice harvest.
In the morning, stroll around the villages, breathe in the fresh air before returning to Hanoi, concluding an emotional journey.
With 3 days and 2 nights, what can you explore when you arrive in Dien Bien? Let's discover right away:
The journey begins with an exploration of Muong Phang, Pa Khoang Lake, and Muong Thanh Field – one of the largest rice valleys in the Northwest. The beauty here during the harvest season is like a lush natural painting, golden across the sky.
You will continue to Lai Chau, where the rice fields stretch across Muong Te and Tam Duong. A highlight not to be missed is the Hang Tom Bridge crossing the poetic Da River.
The journey concludes with a visit to Si Thau Chai village – where you can learn about the unique culture of the Dao people and take beautiful photos among the shimmering golden terraced fields.
Sapa during the rice harvest season wears a brilliant golden coat, let's explore this land with the itinerary:
Sapa rice harvest season attracts a large number of tourists
From Hanoi, you will travel to Sapa, checking in at O Quy Ho Pass – a place with a panoramic view of the picturesque Muong Hoa Valley. The villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van will captivate you with their shimmering golden terraced fields.
The peak of Fansipan during the rice harvest season offers a stunning view down to the terraced fields below. After conquering the "roof of Indochina," you can stroll around Cat Cat and Ta Phin villages, immersing yourself in the simple life of the H'Mong and Dao Do people.
Before returning to Hanoi, you can enjoy a leisurely morning, tasting local specialties such as salmon hotpot or thang co.
Below are the dishes you must try when participating in the rice harvest tour:
Tu Le is not only famous for its golden season scenery but also as the "capital" of the renowned sticky rice variety. Tu Le sticky rice is sticky and fragrant, with each grain plump and shiny, and has a naturally sweet and nutty flavor. Notably, sticky rice is often steamed with purple glutinous rice leaves to create an attractive color.
Tu Le sticky rice has a naturally sweet and nutty flavor
When the rice grains begin to turn golden, it is also the time when locals harvest to make young sticky rice. Mu Cang Chai young sticky rice is made from glutinous rice, chewy and fragrant. You can enjoy it right away or combine it with ripe bananas, or prepare it as sticky rice with young rice or young rice pudding, all of which are very appealing.
If you have set foot in Hoang Su Phi during the rice harvest season, you cannot miss thang co - a traditional dish of the Mong people. Thang co is made from horse and cow meat and offal, combined with many distinctive spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise, creating a unique flavor.
A complete rice harvest tour cannot be without than sticky rice wine. Brewed from sticky rice from the Northwest, the wine has a beautiful purple color, a mild sweet taste, and a distinctive aroma, making it perfect for sipping with mountain dishes.
Than sticky rice wine is brewed from sticky rice from the Northwest
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The golden season in the Northwest lasts only a short time, don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and capture beautiful moments. Book your rice harvest tour now at nvktravel.com and enjoy a memorable journey.
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